The 1975 frontman Matty Healy’s mum Denise Welch responds to question about Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poet’s Department’

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The 1975 frontman Matty Healy’s mum Denise Welch responds to question about Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poet’s Department’

Denise Welch, the mother of The 1975’s frontman Matty Healy and TV star, has briefly shared her thoughts on Taylor Swift’s latest album “The Tortured Poets Department.” Healy and Swift were rumored to have had a romantic relationship in 2023, and listeners of Swift’s recent album strongly believe that Healy is the subject of several songs, including the title track, “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” and others.

During an episode of “Loose Women,” Welch was asked by co-star Nadia Sawalha whether she had heard Swift’s new album. Welch humorously responded by saying that she was not even aware that Swift had released a new album, adding “I wish her all the best.” Her response was greeted with laughter from the audience, and guest Dermot O’Leary chimed in saying, “It’s suddenly all become very awkward.”

Welch’s response to the question is similar to Healy’s response when approached by paparazzi in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The 1975 singer was asked about his “Taylor diss track,” and Healy replied, “My diss track? Oh! I haven’t really listened to that much of it, but I’m sure it’s good.” Fans have interpreted Swift’s lyrics and theorized that a significant portion of ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ focuses on Matty Healy instead of Joe Alwyn, whom she had dated for six years.

Listeners believe references to Healy can be found in the track “The Black Dog” and the title track itself. In the title track, Swift makes reference to the poet Dylan Thomas and Patti Smith, and fans believe the song refers to her short-lived relationship with Healy and how they should not take themselves too seriously. Similarly, “The Black Dog” references a “Lucy,” whom fans believe is a reference to Lucy Dacus, a mutual friend of Healy and Swift.

“The Tortured Poets Department” received a three-star review from NME upon its release, with Laura Molloy suggesting that Swift has proven she can do better. Regardless, Swift will resume her career-spanning ‘Eras Tour’ in Europe next month. In June, Swift will appear in the UK and Ireland and is set to perform eight shows at Wembley Stadium in London with support from Paramore

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